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~ The accompanying cuts show the construction By the Shingles, 
and their appearance when laid. — The size 0 aeh shingle is 
84 xX 16 inches; and when laid, the point / is held firmly and 
tightly in its place by being drawn up under the shoulders H H 
.of the two shingles underneath, in thenext course below. The 
corrugations B B by fitting closely under the corrugations A A 
of the next course above, the corrugations G G by fitting under 
the corrugations B B of the next course above, and the sides 
F_F being turned up so to fit under the central rib or corruga- 
tion D of the course above, make the roof absolutely storm- 
proof, and form a covering of two thicknesses of iron. 


They are easily laid by.any carpenter or workman, without 
the aid of expensive tools, being simply what the name indi- 
cates—Metallic Slates or Shingles—to be laid in courses the same 
as ordinary slates or wood shingles. For the first or eaves course, 
we furnish the “short” shingles, which are simply the regular 
shingles with the points cut off so as to make an even edge, as 
illustrated in the above cut. Therefore, in making up orders, 
our customers should always state the lineal feet of eaves course 
required, 


We make the shingles of iron, and prepare them for use in two ways: One way is by covering them, before sending out for use, with 
a coat of Mrratic Paint, and we know by experience that with this coating they will not rust on the under side nor in the laps. 


This paint is applied by dipping the shingles in it while fot, and by this treatment the surface of the iron is better covered and pro- 
tected than it can be done in any other manner. The paint also adheres better than when applied witha brush. After the shingles are 
laid, they should be given another coat of paint; this serves to cover any scratches of the painted surface that may occur in laying them, 
and after this, they will require repainting only about once in five years. With this treatment they will be kept free from corrosion, and 
will last as long or longer than the building. 

The other manner of coating the shingles is with an alloy of Metal, by a method known as the CALAMINE process, which is similar to 
galvanizing. This coating is the result of long and patient study and cc periieeay and we have adopted it for the shingles after giving it 
some very severe and long extended tests; believing it to be far superior to galvanizing, tinning or any other coating that has heretofore 
been used upon iron. These shingles do not need painting until they have been laid for some time, when they become somewhat dis- 
colored and require a coat of paint occasionally only on account of appearance. 

We pack the Shingles in boxes of 250 shingles each, which quantity will cover exactly one 
area 10X10 feet or 100 square feet. . 

The gross weight of these packages are: Painted, 128 lb.; Calamined, 140 |b.; and their outside eer omenk about 18x 10 10 inches. 
They are shipped by railroads in “ fourth class ” peice rates in less than car lots and in ear lots as “ special.” 


phen desirable to have them packed in smaller packages for transportation on mule-back, we will make the boxes any size desired. 


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“square” of surface. A “square” is an 


Gonnpdrine with other forms of Roofing the Metallic hitates Possess the 


following Advantages: 
As Compared with Slates: 

First. They are much lighter. Being about one-fifth the weight, they produce just so much less strain on the walls of a building, and 
allow the use of much lighter roof-timbers, making a saving of $1.50 to $2.00 per square. They weigh only about 125 pounds to the square 
when laid, and can be laid on slats the same as wood shingles, in place of close sheating—in fact, this is the better plan to lay them. This 
item of weight on large roofs is an important one, and makes the Metallic Shingles the cheaper roofing to use, even in localities noe the 
apparent cost of the slates is much less: 

The saving of freight is another large item in long distances, to say pote of immense loss by breakage in the transportation and lay- 
ing of slates. 

Srconp.—They are made of wrought metal and readily adapt themselves to the formation of roofs. By their construction—as explained 
on page 2—they lay much tighter than slates: can possibly be made to, and are consequently more thoroughly storm-proof. They will not 
crack by the action of frosts, nor the nail holes become worn from any cause, so as to let. the shingles loose from the roof. The best slates 
are open to both of these objections, costing more or less for repairs.” 


Tuirp.—They are more perfectly fire-proof. Ifslates are heated by a fire on an adjoining building, they crack and fly in pieces, leay- 


ing the building exposed, Their tendency to break under these circumstances is increased by water being thrown on them while hot, 


wherea'’s the Metallic Shingles cool quickly without breaking, if water is thrown on them, when heated by fires, thus continuing the pro- 
tection to the building. 
As compared with ordinary Tin-roofs, we find— 

First.—They avoid all dangers of leaks by expansion and contraction of the meet a as bai shingle is laid and fastened by itself, ead 
is at liberty to expand or contract without in the least affecting the qualities of the roof. 

Srconp.—They require no solder in laying and as in the comparison with tin, they are more perfectly protected against damage by 
neighboring fires; as solder will melt when exposed to any considerable degree of heat, and tin Bhp oes warp, thus ana the building ex- 


posed. 
Tuirp.—They are made of much thicker material, besides ee laid double. 


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A Double Iron (FireePaat Boot cannot be blown off in an ordinary-Gale. 3 


The sources of leaks in a tin roof come principally from three causes, Viz: @ 

Frrsr.—On a pitch roof it is very difficult to properly solder the seams, and when the metal expands and contracts by the varying 
temperature, they are liable to break away. oe 

Seconp.=Rust or corrosion takes place frequently from the under side, where the tin is not protected by paint and as the tincommonly 
used for roofing purposes is very light and of the poorest quality, this rust destroys the roof in a short time. 

Turrp.—The tin is very easily pierced by any of those unavoidable accidents that so frequently occur to roofs. 

Experience proves that none of these objections can be urged against the Metallic Shingles. : 

In comparing with Wood Shingles, we find 

First.—They do not shrink, warp, or season crack; the tendency of wood shingles to these objections is a prolific source of leaks, 

Srconp.—They are fire-proof and in a short time will save any difference of cost in insurance. 

Turrp.—They are more durable. Itis well known that most of the shingles now used are of the common sawed or shaved kind, that 
will last but a comparatively short time and are constantly requiring repairs. 

As compared with the different kinds of ordinary Sheet [ron Roofing, the superiority of the Metallic Shingles, we think. is plainly 
evident. 

The former are single thicknesses of sheet iron, put on in large sheets, which makes an unsightly roof at best and one that is extremely 
liable to get out of order. The Metallic Shingles lay a double thickness of metal, very ornamental, and are not liable to get out of order. 
They are adapted to all classes of buildings where slate or wood shingles can be used. 

Another adyantage that the Shingles have over roofing made of large sheets of iron is that, being cut in small pieces, all the imperfect 
spots in the iron are thrown out, leaving every shingle put on the roof a perfect piece of iron. This, of course, is not practicable with large 
sheets, as the waste would be too great, and when necessary for making additions or repairs the shingles can be taken off and relaid with- 


out damage. 
For Prices of Shingles, see page 4. 


Corrugated Sheet Iron, Siding. 


The annexed cut represents our New Siding. It is espec- 
ially adapted to large buildings, like Grain Elevators, as the 
manner in which it is applied prevents it being affected by 
the settling together of the walls. The size of each sheet is 


26x32 inches, with V shaped grooves, 4 inches apart, and in 
laying them?the end of each sheet is lapped over the sheet 
below it about one inch, nailing with one row of nails only, 
about one inch above the lap. 


We also make a smaller siding, 13x14, and can make 


any size to order, from 12x12 to 30x40, if desired. 
We furnish this Siding in either Calamined or Painted 


Iron, the same as we do the Shingles, (Mor prices of Siding, 
see page 4.) 


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Metallic Paént. 
This is a first-class Paint for Roofing, and made from iron ore, ground in pure Linseed Oil. We haye exerted ourselves to produce 
a paint that is reasonable in price and first class in quality, and we are confident that none better can be produced. 
We desire to supply it for use on our oof, as we believe it will wear longer and thus keep the roof in better order than any other. 


It is free from any deleterious substance, and will not impart any taste or in any way injure the water that is collected from the roofs 
for drinking or other purposes. 


Many cheaper paints area positive injury to a roof, containing ingredients which actually eat out the life of the metal, ete. 


We desire to caution all parties using the paint to stir it well before using, and, if necessary to thin it, use Boiled Linseed Oil and Benzine. 
One gallon of the Paint will cover four “squares” of roof surface (400 square feet). 


(Kor prices of Paint, see page 4.) 


A Double Iron Fire-Proof Roof is easily laid, and no skilled labor is required. 


4 A Double Iron Fire-Proof Roof is permitted within the Fire Limits of Cities and Towns. 


The above cutshows the manner of laying the shingles on slats or battens, and for buildings where the weight of the roof is required 
te be as light as possible, it is more desirable than close boarding or sheating. 


Below represents them laid on close boarding and where necessary to use for, warmth in cold climates, the boards should be well dried 
or seasoned to prevent roof shrinking or drawing out of shape. 


Directions for laying the Metallic Shingles are packed in every box or square. 


‘The illustration on the first (outside) page shows the appearance of the shingles when laid over Hip roofs and along yalleys. 

The shingles can always be cut to the desired shapes, as above; also to make them come out even at the edge or Gable of roof, with a - 
pair of ordinary Tinner’s Hand Shears or ‘ Snips.” (al 

When the Shingles are laid, cover the ridge and corners of Hips with the Calamined Iron Ridge Cap (see cut on page 4; also the cut 
ef roof on the first page.) 

The Shingles require about the same incline as ordinary slates or wood shingles, 

These Shingles should never be laid so as to lap over each other at the sides ©, but should be laid on each side of the central 
rib of the shingle underneath, and far enough apart so the flat corners at the top will just touch. ; is 

Heretofore in making these goods we have had the slots, at the shoulders H H, through which the point of the shingle passed to, 
hold it down, but owing to the carelessness of workmen in not putting the point down into the slots far enough to entirely fill them up, 
we have changed it to the point, which we consider a great improvement, as it facilitates the laying of them very much. The two small 
ears at the point made by the slot are intended to be set down, so they will readily catch under the shoulders of the two shingles under- 
neath, but it may happen in packing, that they are bent back. If so, they can be bent down a little, very easily, with the claw of a ham- 
mer, so they will catch and when drawn up, if they are bent.down a little too much,.a light tap on the point will flatten them down and 
make a yery nice joint. . 

References furnished im any part of the country upon application. ie 


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Painted Shingles. 2sgetetfocuiituc WGA «i250 Sorc og SER ce Me es oo . iess  Pacerceme te per square, $ 8.00 
Calamined ‘Qi gTOR DE UM Usa May, occ oshestann  «tGRy am Kaha EMERY ann abeaicae ats ean RRR oe cae tegen ee 10.00 
Painted Siding,’ (to lap'1 imch,). 00. eee eels HoAae ss nial tsctte yhdlta due ee Jneeen BA ERM ot a op . B.2d 
Calamined Siding, (to lap 1 imch,).......0.......0. i ceteceseeeees I> Vessel ssi CE Say a EER. «ice e teae dee eae ne $f 7.50 
Calamined Ridge Cap, for ridges or hips.«...........cce sees aes 1 RO eR rete UR iis oo 8s TS taht Mace per lineal foot, 19 
Calamined Nails,.............. Tenis va atest apeomien. aU a fics 8 ag ses ep Fad pr ailee 45.444 Liarlypch.2i tenn. OCA HAT. Gab ek Bakes: en! sae per pound, 12 
Paint, 3.9203: 1H UN Ga 0 048 acs COGN OSTA OOOOIE «od ic lcd Paiste g MEN Ge Bg GIO el RSTO MRER tol a UR AIR ee eR MES at A per gallon, 1.00 


The Metallic Shingles (like Slates or Wood Shingles,) must be laid on Slats, or well seasoned Roof Boards. 


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